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S. 645: North Platte Canteen Congressional Gold Medal Act

This bill, titled the North Platte Canteen Congressional Gold Medal Act, aims to honor the volunteers and communities who supported the North Platte Canteen during World War II by awarding them a Congressional Gold Medal. Here are the main points of what the bill proposes:

Purpose of the Bill

The bill is designed to recognize the significant contributions made by individuals and communities to the North Platte Canteen, which provided assistance to U.S. troops traveling through North Platte, Nebraska, from December 25, 1941, to April 1, 1946. During this period, the canteen served millions of troops, providing food and hospitality without federal assistance.

Key Findings

The bill notes several key findings regarding the North Platte Canteen:

  • The Canteen was one of the largest volunteer efforts during World War II, with around 55,000 individuals volunteering from various communities.
  • It served approximately 6 million troops, providing morale-boosting services during the war.
  • The volunteers collected significant donations, which included both food and cash contributions totaling $137,000 over five years.
  • The Canteen was awarded the Meritorious Wartime Service Award by the U.S. Army in December 1943.

Gold Medal Presentation

The bill mandates that:

  • The Speaker of the House and the President pro tempore of the Senate shall arrange for the presentation of a gold medal to honor the volunteers and donors of the Canteen.
  • The Secretary of the Treasury will be responsible for designing and striking the gold medal, ensuring it contains appropriate emblems and inscriptions.
  • After the presentation, the gold medal will be given to the Lincoln County Historical Museum in North Platte, where it will be displayed and available for public research.

Duplicate Medals

The bill also authorizes the Secretary to create and sell bronze duplicates of the gold medal. The funds from these sales will cover the costs associated with the production of the medals.

Status of Medals

All medals produced under this Act are classified as national medals and will be treated as numismatic items under U.S. law.

Funding for the Medals

The bill authorizes the United States Mint to charge costs related to the creation of the medals to its Public Enterprise Fund. Additionally, proceeds from the sale of the bronze duplicates will also be deposited into this fund.

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Actions

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Date Action
Jun. 09, 2026 Held at the desk.
Jun. 09, 2026 Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Jun. 09, 2026 Received in the House.
Jun. 08, 2026 Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Jun. 08, 2026 Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2669; text: CR S2669)
Jun. 08, 2026 Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Feb. 20, 2025 Introduced in Senate
Feb. 20, 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

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